Best Electric Sedans and Hatchbacks

If you are struggling with which electric car to buy is the best, you have come to the right place. Car and Driver's ranking is based on the extensive instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective feelings of our senior editors in real driving. We ranked the best electric cars, trucks and SUVs based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, energy efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of the models you are interested in.

The ranking of Car and Driver stems from the extensive instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of models every year and the subjective driving experience of professional editors under real road conditions. We rank the best electric vehicles based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration performance, handling, comfort, storage space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are very strict about rankings because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of your favorite model. The list includes sedans and hatchbacks at mainstream price points, while electric SUVs and luxury electric models are ranked separately.